Conservative media have misrepresented the results of Chevy Volt crash tests, claiming the batteries "blow up" and are a "fire trap," and suggesting that fires have occurred spontaneously during use. In fact, fires only occurred after crash tests and regulators concluded an inquiry after finding that Volts are just as safe as conventional cars.

Right-wing media figures are slamming President Obama for the State Department's decision to reject plans to build the Keystone XL pipeline until a full assessment can be made, claiming that he is "killing jobs." But they cite industry-funded estimates of job creation that are wildly inflated. Moreover, the administration had long warned that it would be unable to complete the legally required review under the deadline imposed by a GOP-backed provision and would thus be forced to reject the project, and conservative outlets have previously attacked other Obama proposals that experts say significantly boost economic growth.

Reporting on emails selectively released by House Republicans, numerous media outlets falsely claimed the documents show Obama donor George Kaiser -- whose family foundation invested in Solyndra -- discussing Solyndra's federal loan with the White House, with Fox going even further to claim "quid pro quo." In fact, the emails occurred after Solyndra had already received the loan guarantee and do not indicate that Kaiser discussed the loan with the White House.

Yesterday, Fox host Neil Cavuto told viewers that the "world's fastest reader" knows "what is really slowing this country down. Howard Berg says it is too many damn rules and regulations. And Howard should know. We've been featuring him a lot on my Fox News Channel show, literally ripping through every page of the federal government's 25,000 plus regulations."

But there might be a bigger reason why Berg has a problem with government "rules and regulations": He was previously reprimanded by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for "false" and "deceptive" claims related to his speed reading products. At no point during his Tuesday Fox News or Fox Business programs did Cavuto note the FTC's actions against Berg.

When Solyndra, a California based solar panel manufacturer, announced this week that it will file for bankruptcy, conservative media outlets immediately cheered the loss as evidence that solar power doesn't work. That couldn't be further from the truth.

In fact, solar energy was the fastest growing industry in the United States last year. And as Climate Progressreported, "America is a net exporter of solar products ... to the tune of $1.8 billion."

Arizona-based First Solar is currently building its second U.S. factory, which will "roughly double the solar-panel maker's U.S. production capacity," according to the Wall Street Journal. The company is also investing in several large solar farms.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers announced in June that solar panels, which have great potential for increases in efficiency, could become most cost-effective electricity source within a decade, even challenging fossil fuels. The International Energy Agency also recently said solar generators, including both solar photovoltaic and solar-thermal plants, may produce most of the world's electricity within 50 years.

What does Fox News' Senior Vice President of Business News and "real journalis[t]" Neil Cavuto have against the Chevrolet Volt? On his Fox News and Fox Business shows, Cavuto has repeatedly mocked GM's plug-in electric vehicle, dubbing it everything from a "Fred Flintstone car" to "roller skates with a plug":

Cavuto is not the only one at Fox News with strong opinions about electric vehicles. Monica Crowley recently compared electric vehicles to "driving a toaster oven," and Ann Coulter called them "crappy cars." Judith Miller complained that "you can't hear the Volt" and called it "ugly."

On Fox Business, host Chris Cotter warned that a high number of enrollees in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, also known as food stamps) could lead to "economic dependence." But experts have said that high levels of food stamps use is a temporary side effect of the recession.

The New York Times was forced to issue two corrections after relying on Capitol Hill anonymous sourcing for its flawed report on emails from former Secretary of State and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. The Clinton debacle is the latest example of why the media should be careful when relying on leaks from partisan congressional sources -- this is far from the first time journalists who did have been burned.

Several Fox News figures are attempting to shift partial blame onto Samuel DuBose for his own death at the hands of a Cincinnati police officer during a traffic stop, arguing DuBose should have cooperated with the officer's instructions if he wanted to avoid "danger."

Iowa radio host Steve Deace is frequently interviewed as a political analyst by mainstream media outlets like NPR, MSNBC, and The Hill when they need an insider's perspective on the GOP primary and Iowa political landscape. However, these outlets may not all be aware that Deace gained his insider status in conservative circles by broadcasting full-throated endorsements of extreme right-wing positions on his radio show and writing online columns filled with intolerant views that he never reveals during main stream media appearances.